7 Best Views in Mexico City, Mexico

What better way to really get a feel for just how massive Mexico City is than catching a bird’s eye view of it. In this blog post I’ve collected some of the best views in Mexico City for you, so you can enjoy them too on your visit.

For reference, we spent 2 weeks in Mexico City and during this time we took many incredible day trips, tried a ton of Mexican food and really fell in love with the city.

If you’d like to see our Mexico City adventures then make sure to watch our YouTube playlist by clicking here. You can also check out our Mexico Playlist for more adventures.

Mexico City Travel Guide – Read This Before Your Visit

If you’re looking for answers to common questions such as where to stay, how to stay safe during your visit and how best to get around this massive capital city then make sure to check out my detailed blog post below.

The blog post includes answers to the following questions:

• Is Mexico City Safe?
• Do You Need to Speak Spanish in Mexico City?
• How To Get to Mexico City?
• Where to Stay in Mexico City?
• Best Ways to Move Around Mexico City

7 Best Views in Mexico City

Below you’ll find a list of places from where you can enjoy some crazy views of Mexico City. The list isn’t in any particular best to worst order, rather being how close they are to one another or to the Historic Centre.

Please note that many of these will have admission charges or they are cafés and restaurants where you’ll need to buy a drink or food in order to enter. There are of course many more places across the city that will provide you with panoramic views including many hotels you can stay at.

1. Torre Latinoamericana

Located in the Historic Centre of Mexico City is Torre Latinoamericana which is actually the tallest building within the Centro Historico. This means that the skyscraper guarantees some epic views over this massive capital city. 

Your entry ticket will allow you to take the elevator all the way to the observation deck on the 44th floor for a 360-degree view over Mexico City. In addition, you can also visit its café and/or museum. 

Top Tip – I recommend visiting Torre Latinoamericana at opening time. Firstly, it’ll be less busy, but most importantly, you’ll be able to see more of the city in the morning. Later on the smog will increase and visibility won’t be as great. 

Entry Fee: 140 MXN for only the observation deck or 170 MXN that includes the museum. 

Click here to read about 13 things to do in Mexico City’s Historic Centre.

2. Finca Don Porfirio Café

How does ‘coffee with a view’ sound? Well, if you’d like to enjoy a drink with a view then head to Finca Don Porfirio Café and grab a balcony seat there.

The café is located on the top floor of the Sears shopping centre just across from the Palacio de Bellas Artes.

As you probably guessed, this café has become insanely popular on social media because of the incredible views you can enjoy of the Palacio de Bellas Artes from its balcony. 

The café has a row of seats where everybody wants to sit to get the best views. Although there are other tables behind where you can sit, you won’t see much of the view from there. That’s the reason why when you arrive at the café, you’ll be asked if you want to wait for a front seat or if you’re happy to sit at the back. For the best seat be prepared to wait between 20 to 30 minutes. Trust me it’ll be worth the wait. 

3. House of Tiles (Casa de los Azulejos)

Another viewpoint in Mexico City you should consider checking out is Casa de los Azulejos or the ‘House of Tiles’.

It is an 18th-century Baroque palace that has a very unique façade which is covered by blue, white and yellow tiles. In 1917, Sanborns restaurant chain bought the building and it still belongs to them today.

Whilst the outside and the inside of the building on their own are worth a visit, make sure to walk out onto the balconies. That way you’ll get some cool views over the crowded Avenue Francisco I. Madero that runs all the way to the Zocalo or Constitution Square.

Entry Fee: You can enter for free, but you can also have a meal or a drink there if you wish.

4. Balcon del Zocalo Restaurant

Speaking of the Zocalo, if you really want to have an overview of one of the world’s largest public squares then make sure to book in for a meal at Balcon del Zocalo restaurant. 

Whilst you can get a sense of the scale of the square by walking around it, nothing beats appreciating a bird’s eye view of it. You might want to book it in advance to get a great seat, so you can admire the views whilst enjoying a tasty (although rather pricey) meal. 

5. Revolution Monument (Monumento a la Revolucion)

Would you like to watch the sunset from an amazing viewpoint in the city? If so, then definitely head over to Monumento a la Revolucion still located within the Historic Centre of Mexico City.

The 67m triumphal arch is a monument commemorating the Mexican Revolution. It functions as a mausoleum but also houses an exhibition, art gallery and the National Museum of the Revolution. Most importantly, it has a glass elevator which runs up and down through the central axis of the building to an observation deck. From here you can get some great views of Mexico City.

In addition, you can also order a drink or food here and stay up as long as you wish. I recommend arriving here during sunset especially if you’ve already visited some other viewpoints during the day. 

Entry Fee: 120MXN

6. Chapultepec Castle (Castillo Chapultepec)

Located on top of Chapultepec Hill within the massive Chapultepec Park is the only true castle in North America: Chapultepec Castle.

Without doubt Castillo Chapultepec offers some fantastic views of Mexico City. Although you have to walk uphill for a bit to enjoy it, your efforts will be worth it. You’ll be able to appreciate the size of the park from there and will also have a great view of Reforma Avenue and the Historic Centre of the city. 

Entry Fee – Entry fee is 80MXN per person. 

Click here to read about how to spend a day in Chapultepec Park. 

7. Desierto de los Leones National Park

If you’re not afraid to go the extra mile to enjoy panoramic views then you should consider visiting Desierto de los Leones National Park.

Located approximately 3.2 km southwest of the city, it is considered one of the largest and most important national parks in Mexico City. Getting there and around might be slightly more challenging than booking a table with a view in the city centre, but your efforts will be rewarded with amazing views as far as you can see.

Click here for a detailed blog post about how to get to Desierto de los Leones and the viewpoints.

Final Thoughts on the Best Views in Mexico City

We always enjoy visiting cities that offer many different viewpoints across them. Mexico City is definitely filled with tons of bars, restaurants, hotels and monuments from where you can enjoy and appreciate the scale of this city. If I had to pick one favourite spot on my list, I would say Chapultepec Castle, but I also enjoyed the views from Desierto de los Leones National Park.

Have you ever been to any of these viewpoints in Mexico City before? If so, what was your favourite spot? If not, which one of the above viewpoints would you not want to miss? Let me know in the comments below.